Sopranos star James Gandolfini dies

'The Sopranos' star James Gandolfini, who played mob boss Tony Soprano, has died aged 51.

Bayley 'needs protection' from inmates

Corrections Victoria will try to protect convicted killer Adrian Ernest Bayley from other inmates.

No US-Taliban talks scheduled

The Afghan govt says it won't take part in US peace talks with the Taliban unless they are Afghan-led.

2Day FM tries to block ACMA inquiry

Radio station 2Day FM has applied to the Federal Court to block an ACMA probe into its royal prank call.

'No decision' on moving ANZ jobs

ANZ says no decision has yet been made to send 600 jobs from its Melbourne operations overseas.

SA premier back same sex bill

SA Premier Jay Weatherill wants his state to be a trailblazer in passing same sex marriage laws.

Call for sensitivity during royal birth

The Duchess of Cambridge will reportedly opt for a natural birth as she prepares to welcome her new arrival.

No bail for attempted rapist on parole

A man charged over an attempted violent sexual assault on a woman at a Sydney bus stop had been on parole.

Indonesia talks were 'long planned'

Trade Minister Craig Emerson says talks between Julia Gillard and Indonesian president will be productive.

Man tasered after assault

Four police used a blast of capsicum spray and taser to a man, who assaulted a woman in Sydney.

Obama proposes cut in nuclear weapons

US President Barack Obama has called for the US and Russia to cut their nuclear weapons by a third.

US deny talks scheduled with Taliban

The US State Department has denied reports the United States has scheduled talks with the Taliban in Qatar.

Dolce and Gabbana jailed for tax evasion

Famed fashion duo Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana have been jailed for avoiding paying taxes.

India monsoon floods kill 120 people

At least 120 people have been killed as flash flooding swept away thousands of houses in northern India.

Gay marriage motion passed in SA

The SA parliament has backed the idea of same-sex marriage ahead of a move to introduce legislation.

Mandela's 95th birthday plans go ahead

PM to visit Indonesia to discuss issues

Bayley begins life prison term

North Korea to join nuclear talks

Smith spells out Afghan mission future

US, Taliban to open peace talks in Qatar

Bus plunges into Peru river, killing 30

Thousands evacuated in Russian blast

G8 calls for urgent Syria peace talks

Legionnaires' probe looks at fourth case

Obama to call for nuclear reduction

Josh Kennedy the World Cup saviour

Booze bans 'don't breach race laws'

Protesters flood streets in Brazil

ACTU poll shows more trouble for Labor

Outgoing Labor politicians differ on PM

G8 calls for Syria peace conference

Assange - Labor 'bent over' to pacify US

Moscow cool on Obama nuclear cuts plan

At least 50 plots foiled by spy programs

Tom Meagher is left fearful and angry

Union claims ANZ jobs to move overseas

Holden to seek labour cost savings

Pakistan funeral bomber kills 27

Family of killed teen wanted 'justice'

Leadership speculation to continue

Infrastructure boost in NSW budget

Big crowds for Socceroos celebrations

Syria disagreement at G8 summit

Suicide bombs kill 31 in Baghdad attacks

Drone joins hunt for Canadian hiker